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We are a society that lives by one-liners and Facebook memes. The book of Proverbs, come to think of it, is filled with one-liners, but they’re not particularly funny, so we don’t see posts like this go viral: “When the […]

One recent weekend, I made mental plans the eve before for gentle recreation: a little quilting, time in the sun with the strawberry plants and their weeds, a game or two of cribbage with whoever in the family isn’t afraid of my prowess […]

Spiritually Dead Christianity"Why is light given to a man whose way is hid, whom God has hedged in?" Job 3:23
We live in a time when evil men prevail. Perhaps it has always been this way, but more discreetly. Those who are awake look around and see political leaders who ...

Must We Pray for Our "Leaders"?"I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for kings and those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
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Fat Cat Christians -- Why Do We Keep Feeding Them?"He catches the wise in their craftiness, and the schemes of the wily are swept away." (Job 5:13)
Years ago, when my husband the Norwegian Artist attended a private, Christian school, one of the major benefactors of the institution dropped in ...

What Does "Real" Church Look Like?"Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another." (Hebrews 10:25)
What does "Real" church look like?
Those of us who have given up on traditional, weekly meetings in a ...

The Comfort Zone Myth"No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed." (Luke 8:16)
God has a plan for your life.
Do people still say that?
[caption id="attachment_1737" align="alignleft" width="353"] Our journey with God will take us new ...